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A minimalist four-shelf bookshelf on bare 2x2 legs with a plywood back, built from about $30 of lumber — genuinely the cheapest bookshelf build in this catalog.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 69" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom leg supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 8 1/4" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 31" | 1x12, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Shelves | 4 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 28" | 1x12, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Back | 2 | 1/4" × 16 1/2" × 30 1/2" | 1/4" plywood panel, 48" x 48" | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 12 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood panel, 48" x 48" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2-1/2" (wall anchoring) | 2 each | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.